I'm not familiar with the IC746, however I use the TS 870 and it has some
problems in contest conditions with IM, That said, it is an excelent
contest rig if you will back off on the RF gain and believe me nothing is
lost just because the RF gain isn't at full clockwise position.
I think you will find this to be so with the 746.
Good luck and CU in the Pile-ups
Rex K7QQ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Steven Williams" <k9gx@n4gn.com>
To: "John Geiger" <johngeig@yahoo.com>; "Contest Reflector"
<CQ-contest@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 2:56 PM
Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] Icom 746 as contesting rig
> John,
>
> IC746 receiver doesn't handle contest band conditions and IM very well. I
> have owned one for about 4 years and originally bought it for use as radio
> #2 during contests and it's 6/2meter capabilities for chasing DX.
>
> I recently bought an FT1000 because of the receiver performance of that
> radio. I also own a TS850 which needs service. If the TS850 can be
> returned
> to service it will become radio #2 here. If not I will go looking for
> another 850 or maybe a used Field.
>
> Bottom line, my 746 is now the 6/2 meter rig and will only be used as
> contest radio #2 in a pinch. I really like it's front panel layout, but
> the
> receiver leaves a lot to be desired.
>
> 73, Mark, K9GX
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Geiger" <johngeig@yahoo.com>
> To: <cq-contest@contesting.com>
> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 3:25 AM
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] Icom 746 as contesting rig
>
>
>> How does the Icom 746 do as a contesting rig? I am
>> not interested in things like computer control (or
>> problems with it) since I don't do that, just in basic
>> contesting performance.
>>
>> 73s John W5TD
>>
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